Christmas Songs Trivia

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Did you know that songs can be traced back to 1350. However many of today’s Christmas songs were written during 18th century? You are able to discover entertaining facts like this and much more as you test your Christmas songs trivia knowledge with the tidbits given below.

What is the origin of Christmas songs?

In the year 1847, the music for the Christmas song named “O holy night” was written by French composer named Charles Adam, who also has written the ballet Giselle. On the demand of church celebrations as well as carolers, the song was denounced by church authorities due to the lack of musical taste and even total absence of sprit of religion. The song was translated by American clergyman named John Sullivan Dwight. In the year 1857, James Pierpont, who was a music director was motivated to write a song about rollicking sleigh races that he watched as a young man.

Jingle Bells song was first published as “One Horse Open Sleigh”. Even if it was well liked from the starting, it truly took off when Hayden recorded it in the year 1902. The words to the Christmas song named “O Little Town of Bethlehem” were written by Pastor Phillips in the year 1867, recalling the view of Bethlehem from the Palestine hills at night. His church against Redner added music so that the choir of kids can sing the song. The song named “Jolly Old St, Nicholas” is generally considered anonymous. However, few people claim that Wilf Carter named Montana Slim, who was also known as a country singer.

Which is the largest Selling Christmas Song?

Guinness book of world records tell us that the song “White Christmas” has sold almost 100 million copies across the world. Berlin wrote this Christmas song and Bing Crosby recorded it for the 1942 musical holiday inn. This song appeared again the year 1954 movie White Christmas, which starred Crosby. According to American society of authors, publishers and composers, there are 500 versions of White Christmas in dozens of languages, making it the most recorded Christmas song.

This song was released annually since 1942; the last chart appearance of song was in the year 1998, when it reached number 29 in the U. K.

In what year did the World’s biggest Caroling Service take place?

The world’s biggest caroling service took place in the year 2003 as recorded by the Guinness book of world records It was organized by the Cambridge City in Ontario. Almost 1,175 carolers sang Christmas songs for 28 minutes in Civic square.

What is The Vienna Boys' Choir?

Vienna boys’ Choir is an old boy’s choir in the world. According to documents, the choir has the roots as old as 1498. This choir has also produced several musicians, which shaped the musical history of 19th and 20th centuries including composers such as Michael Haydn and Joseph.